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The Director of Moldova's Intelligence and Security Service (SIS), Alexandru Musteata, presented a report in parliament today, revealing the extent of foreign interference in the country's electoral processes.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean celebrated the 33rd anniversary of the General Inspectorate of Carabineers (IGC) by congratulating its members on their professional day.

During a working visit to Brussels, Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with António Costa, who recently assumed the role of President of the European Council on December 1, according to the presidential press service.

Energocom, the state-owned energy company, has reported a significant rise in electricity demand in recent days, necessitating increased imports from Romania’s OPCOM energy exchange, where prices have risen compared to the previous month. The company is urging consumers to use energy resources efficiently.

President Maia Sandu was honored with the Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi European Prize during a ceremony in Brussels.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean has assured that the government will continue seeking financial resources to further increase teachers' salaries, despite the country's challenging economic situation.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €60 million support package for Moldova, aimed at justice reform and economic stability. The announcement followed her meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Brussels.

Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi and Speaker Igor Grosu met with North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper in Raleigh, USA, to discuss enhancing the partnership between the Republic of Moldova and North Carolina.

The first mobile laboratory for air quality monitoring, a donation from Romania's National Environmental Protection Agency, has arrived in Chisinau.

Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu participated in the International Democracy Union (IDU) forum in Washington during an official visit to the United States.

Experts have issued guidelines for selecting artificial Christmas trees and winter decorations, focusing on safe purchasing, proper placement, and accident prevention, particularly for homes with children.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean attended the Moldova Eco Energetica Gala, an event uniting energy professionals and green innovation enthusiasts, according to the government's communication department.

The control of export and import of strategic goods in Moldova is set to be digitalized with the introduction of the Stratlink electronic authorization system. The system will be donated by the U.S. Department of State to Moldova’s Public Services Agency (ASP).

Prime Minister Dorin Recean met with representatives of Moldova’s war veterans' associations to discuss enhanced support measures outlined in the draft Law on Veterans, set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

A delegation of Moldovan MPs visited Croatia on December 2–4 to engage in discussions with Croatian officials regarding Moldova's European integration and parliamentary cooperation.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean held a working meeting at the Energy Ministry to discuss priorities for the immediate future and preparations for a potential state of emergency in the energy sector.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean has detailed multiple scenarios to address a potential energy crisis in Moldova.

The parliament approved the draft state budget for 2025 in its first reading today. The proposed budget includes salary increases for more public sector workers, energy compensation provisions, and a rise in social benefits.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced the resignations of key figures in Moldova's energy sector during a press conference today. Energy Minister Victor Parlicov, Energocom Director General Victor Binzari, and Sergiu Tofilat, a government-appointed member of Moldovagaz's Council of Observers, have stepped down.

The government has announced the launch of the third annual Library Under the Christmas Tree campaign, running from December 3 to December 20. During this period, books will be collected beneath a Christmas tree at the government headquarters to be distributed to children across the country.

The drafts of the law on the state budget for 2025, the law on state social insurances and the law on the mandatory health insurance accounts for the next year will be considered at a parliament’s plenary meeting on 5 December.

During the 2024-2025 cold season, citizens will receive financial aid ranging from 300 to 800 lei to help cover energy costs.

The ethnic and tourist complex Gagauz Sofrasi is placed in the ‘’biggest village from Europe’’ – Congaz – and represents the culture and history of the Gagauz people.

Speaker Igor Grosu has spoken in Washington about the challenges Moldova faces in the European path, including Russia's hybrid war, political interference and threats to the country's energy security, the parliament's communication and public relations department has reported.